SCHOOL BANK NURSE

Tonbridge School is one of the leading boys' boarding schools in the country and is highly respected internationally. The school aims to provide a caring and enlightened environment in which the talents of each individual flourish. We encourage boys to be creative, tolerant and to strive for academic, sporting and cultural excellence. Respect for tradition and an openness to innovation are equally valued.

A well-established house system at the heart of the school fosters a strong sense of belonging. Tonbridge seeks to celebrate its distinctive mixture of boarders and day boys; this helps to create a unique broadening and deepening of opportunity. We want boys to enjoy their time here, but also to be made aware of their social and moral responsibilities. Tonbridgians should enter into the adult world with the knowledge and self-belief to fulfil their own potential and to become leaders in their chosen field. Equally, we hope to foster a life-long empathy for the needs and views of others; in the words of the great novelist and Old Tonbridgian E.M. Forster: 'Only Connect'.

Tonbridge School THE MEDICAL CENTRE

The Medical Centre (known as the Medcentre) plays a central role in the provision of outstanding pastoral care at Tonbridge School. The centre, which is a twelve-bedded unit, is staffed by six RGN team members and two general assistants to provide care 24 hours a day during term-time whilst boys are resident in School. There are approximately 780 boys, of whom about 450 are boarders, and the Medcentre is responsible for their full health supervision whilst at School. The Medcentre has daily contact with a variety of people both within and outside the School infrastructure, such as Housemasters, teachers, parents and the School Doctor.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Bank Nurse Reporting to: Sister-in-Charge

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. To manage the day to day running of the Medical Centre incorporating a wide range of skills encompassing general practice nurse responsibilities, nursing/pastoral care and at the same time dealing with more acute care, similar in structure to a minor injuries unit.

2. To practice nurse duties include immunisations (both routine and travel), dressings, venepuncture and health education. General nursing is also administered to boys admitted to the Medical Centre for routine illnesses or emergencies. Minor injuries encountered are mainly sporting injuries such as sprains, fractures, dislocations or trauma injuries of all varieties. First Aid is also given to other members of staff, both teaching and domestic, as and when required.

3. To assist in reviewing and monitoring care of chronic illnesses as well as promoting the prevention of outbreaks of infectious diseases.

4. To ensure that accurate recording and documentation of procedures relating to treatments is followed according to the recommended guidelines and that relevant information is passed on to Housemasters, House Matrons and parents as necessary.

5. To maintain confidentiality with medical records and correspondence.

6. To set and maintain a high standard of hygiene and to oversee and assist with the maintenance of the Medical Centre.

7. To assist in medical examinations of all new boys, and existing pupils. A full awareness of normal screening procedures for children of these age groups is required.

8. To provide a high standard of customer service to all boys, staff and parents.

9. There is an opportunity to be involved in Health Education in the School if so desired.

10. You must be knowledgeable with, and meticulous in, the operation of the rules of the NMC Administration and Storage of Medicines Act.

11. To carry out any other reasonable requests or other related duties as required by the Sister-in-Charge.

Confidentiality

The post holder must maintain the confidentiality of information regarding the School, the patients in their care, boys, staff and its business. Confidential information must not be communicated to other persons either in or outside the School except in the recognised course of their duties.

Decision-making

It is essential that the post holder demonstrates decision-making capabilities as well as the ability to deal with emergencies.

Communication

The post holder will possess the ability to develop and foster professional relationships with a variety of personnel in the School as well as contacts out of School who are associated with the care of the boys. The ability to communicate effectively is essential to ensure that the Medical Centre maintains a good working relationship with all Housemasters, particularly the Boarding Housemasters, House Matrons and other members of the teaching staff and parents. A close working relationship with the School Doctor who holds a daily surgery at the Medical Centre (except weekends) during term-time is also vital to the smooth operation of the Medical Centre.

Rugby Season /

During the rugby season, there are two sisters on duty on Saturday afternoons, from 2.00pm to 5.30pm which is in addition to the standard 24 hour rota cover. Similarly, should a rugby match take place on a Tuesday or a Thursday afternoon, two sisters will be required to be on duty.

Flexibility / Adaptability

It is essential that the post holder remains flexible in their attitude towards working patterns, and is prepared to cover for periods of emergency absence of team members. Changes in shifts to accommodate study days may occur and it is the responsibility of the post holder to ensure that the appropriate cover is arranged to maintain a 24-hour service to the School. The team works an established rota system that is flexible and can be adjusted by mutual agreement.

Training and Professional Development

Ongoing training will be made available as necessary, and attendance at study days is encouraged. The School has a defibrillator; training in its operation will be provided if necessary.

Hours

Hours would be on a casual basis, as and when required. Timesheets would be completed and paid a month in arrears

Remuneration and Benefits

• £17.91 per hour (inclusive of appropriate holiday pay).

The post-holder’s responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom he or she is responsible, or with whom he or she comes into contact will be to adhere to and ensure compliance with the school’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy Statement at all times. If in the course of carrying out the duties of the post the post-holder becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the School he or she must report any concerns to the School’s Designated Safeguarding Lead or to the Headmaster.

Location

Tonbridge School is situated on a campus of 150 acres in the town of Tonbridge in West . The school is placed at the top of the High Street of the town and is surrounded by outstandingly beautiful Kent countryside. Transport links are excellent. Tonbridge is the junction for railway lines to London (approx. 40 minutes to London Bridge, Waterloo East, Charing Cross, 60 minutes to Victoria), Hastings, Ashford International, Canterbury, Dover and Redhill. The M25 and M20 are a short drive from the School. Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted airports are easily reached, as are the Channel Tunnel and ferry terminals. It is a short drive to the neighbouring towns of Sevenoaks and Tunbridge Wells. Tonbridge has been ranked 16th in the UK’s “best places to live”. This is based on the results of the annual Halifax quality of life study which looks at a range of factors including health, earnings, crime rates and life expectancy: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-42377578

About Tonbridge School

History

Tonbridge School was founded in 1553 by Sir . The Charter ordained that the Governors of the school after the death of the Founder were to be the Worshipful Company of Skinners, one of the oldest City Livery Companies. Sir Andrew, himself a distinguished member of this Company, left property in the City of London and in the parish of St Pancras as an endowment for the school. The income from these estates is at the disposal of the Governors for the general benefit of the School. The Skinners Company, especially through the Governors, is still heavily involved in the day to day life of the School.

The School Facilities

Tonbridge is a school with enviable facilities. The buildings are a fine blend of old and new. There is a dedicated music school, an art and DT centre and the E. M. Forster theatre, often used for theatrical and musical events for the general public as well as the school. The newly refurbished Library is central to the boys’ experience of the school. The school is currently building an exciting new state of the art Science facility, due to open in the spring of 2019. The sporting facilities are outstanding. The cricket, rugby and football pitches are well known as some of the finest school pitches in the country and the Hockey astro pitches are among the best of their kind. A second Rackets court was recently built – the first new court built in England for over a century. The outdoor basketball court was

opened in 2017. The superb Sports Centre was opened in 2008 by Lord Coe. There is an indoor 25m swimming pool and full-size athletics track and field facility. The school was chosen by the Australian Athletics team as its training base for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games and again for the 2017 World Championships. Three floodlit clay tennis courts were opened in the summer of 2015.

Barton Science Centre

Tonbridge’s state-of-the-art Barton Science Centre, which opened for teaching in January 2019, puts science and technology at the very heart of the school.

One of the most ambitious developments to happen on the campus since the first science building was constructed in 1887, the three-storey centre combines new classrooms and latest technology with many original architectural features.

Named after British organic chemist Sir , an Old Tonbridgian who won the Nobel Prize 50 years ago in 1969, the centre places Tonbridge at the cutting edge of school science. It will also help the school to realise its ambitions of stimulating future generations in their studies and inspiring many to embark on scientific careers.

Academic Life

The School is academically very strong and offers a wide range of subjects for GCSE and A level or Pre-U. In 2018 the School recorded another outstanding set of exam results, with boys achieving 91 per cent A* /A grades, or equivalent, in their GCSEs; at A-level, the average set of results was A*AA. The vast majority of boys gain places at leasing UK universities each year, including Oxbridge. A proportion of Tonbridge leavers choose to study abroad and progress to top universities around the world..

The House System

Tonbridge has a federal system of school Houses. There are twelve of these, seven boarding and five day. Boys often identify very strongly with their house in their time at Tonbridge. The boys of a House eat their meals together and there is an extensive programme of House competitions for sport, music, art and debating. All the Houses, day and boarding, have their own buildings with study and recreation areas. Each House has its own resident Housemaster and several House tutors who oversee the pastoral and academic care of the boys.

Co-Curricular Life

Tonbridge School aims to provide an unsurpassed education of excellence and breadth. We focus our efforts and resources on achieving this by offering, amongst other things, a vibrant and balanced programme of Co-Curricular Breadth and Depth. Involvement in sport, music, art, drama and many other activities underpins a culture of creativity, innovation and excellence. The Co-Curricular programme also provides opportunities for service to others, and the development of self-reliance and leadership skills. This ranges from a full CCF programme to Community Service, Conservation to Music, Social Entrepreneur programmes to the annual full School Charities Day. Outreach is an important part of our work.

Community Day

Sporting Life

Tonbridge is well known as a school which offers a broad range of sport to its pupils. In addition to the traditional sports of cricket, rugby and hockey there are around twenty other sports offered ranging from football to badminton, rackets to cross country, golf to ultimate Frisbee. All boys are encouraged to take a full and active part in the sporting programme and competition at both inter-school and inter-house level is fierce. A number of Tonbridgians have carried on to professional sporting careers, particularly in cricket and rugby.

Cricket played on the Head – the First XI pitch.

Colts rugby in action

Application Process

Tonbridge School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to any post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

An application form and the Job Description can be found at: https://www.tonbridge- school.co.uk/about/employment-opportunities

Completed Application Forms to: Patricia Matsaert, Personnel Manager Tonbridge School, High Street, Tonbridge, TN9 1JP

01732 304252 [email protected]